Bacon Rice Bowl Recipe

Name: Bacon Rice Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups basmati rice; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 12 lb Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pint grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes); 1 (15 ounce) can lentils, rinsed; 1 cucumber, peeled in stripes (seeded and cut crosswise 1/2-inch thick); 2 scallions, thinly sliced; ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups basmati rice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
12 lb Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
1 (15 ounce) can lentils, rinsed
1 cucumber, peeled in stripes (seeded and cut crosswise 1/2-inch thick)
2 scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of
salt and pepper

1
Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2
In a large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over high heat.
3
Stir in the rice and 1 tablespoon of the oil, cover, and cook over medium-low heat, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
4
Fluff with a fork, spread out on the baking sheet, and refrigerate.
5
While rice cooks, heat 1 tablspoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
6
Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
7
Transfer to a large bowl.
8
Add tomatoes to the skillet and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
9
Add tomatoes to the bacon in the bowl.
10
Add the cooked rice, lentils, cucumber, scallions, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the bacon and tomatoes.
11
Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

7800

kcal

Calories

588

Fat

Carbs

512

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups basmati rice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 12 lb Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 pint grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), and more.

Yes, Bacon Rice Bowl falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Rice Bowl

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